Cinderella's Prince: I was raised to be charming, not sincere. The show was first booked for the Old Vic Theatre in 2020 but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and then canceled altogether. Critic Michael Billington wrote, "But the evening's triumph belongs also to director Richard Jones, set designer Richard Hudson and costume designer Sue Blane who evoke exactly the right mood of haunted theatricality. The tour will begin in February 2023 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., following a brief preview run at Sheas Performing Arts Center in Buffalo. The 2002 Broadway revival, directed by James Lapine and choreographed by John Carrafa, began previews on April 13, 2002 and opened April 30, 2002 at the Broadhurst Theatre, closing on December 29 after a run of 18 previews and 279 regular performances. [127] It was a critical and commercial hit, grossing over $213 million worldwide. The tour[14] played cities around the country, such as Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Los Angeles, and Atlanta. WebInto the Woods on Broadway | Official Site Get Tickets Across the U.S. About Cast / Creative Shop Get Tickets We use our own and third-party cookies to improve our services, personalize your advertising and remember your preferences. production on September 27. The baker has qualms about their deceit, but his wife reassures him ("Maybe They're Magic"). Site Index. At a Q&A session after a screening of the film. The woods themselves are a semi-circular, black-and-silver screen punctuated with nine doors and a crazy clock: they achieve exactly the 'agreeable terror' of Gustave Dore's children's illustrations. Into the Woods Rating: PG Release Date: December 25, 2014 Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Musical From the director of Chicago and the producer of Wicked comes a modern twist on the beloved fairy tales you thought you knew. A revival opened at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, running from February 1, 2002 to March 24, 2002. [101], A 25th anniversary co-production between Baltimore's Center Stage and Westport Country Playhouse directed by Mark Lamos was notable for casting original Little Red Ridinghood, Danielle Ferland, as the Baker's Wife. Other cast replacements included Dick Cavett as the Narrator (as of July 19, 1988) (for a temporary engagement after which Tom Aldredge returned), Edmund Lyndeck as the Mysterious Man, Patricia Ben Peterson as Cinderella, LuAnne Ponce returning to the role of Little Red Ridinghood, Jeff Blumenkrantz as Jack, Marin Mazzie as Rapunzel (as of March 7, 1989), Dean Butler and Don Goodspeed as Rapunzel's Prince, Susan Gordon Clark as Florinda, Teresa Burrell as Lucinda, Adam Grupper as the Steward, Cindy Robinson and 20. For her performance as the Witch, Streep was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Designers will especially enjoy highlighting the fantastical elements of this magical word. The production closed on January 8, 2023 and began touring the U.S. on February 18 of the same year. The production mixed opera singers, musical theatre actors as well as film and television actors; including Anne Reid as Jack's Mother and Gary Waldhorn as the Narrator. It was also announced Arcelus and Block would not perform 6 days of the engagement. [88], On January 31, it was announced the production was extending its Boston engagement by another week. Little Red meets a hungry wolf, who persuades her to take a longer path and admire the beauty of the woods, with his own ulterior motives in mind. [83] Yet all recognize the strength and the vocal talent of the cast. Chastising their inability to accept the consequences of their own actions, the witch throws her remaining beans and is struck by another curse and vanishes ("Last Midnight"). The music director is Stephen Higgins and Jon Bausor is in charge of the production design and Anthony McDonald of the costumes. Full Synopsis Materials and Orchestration Show Essentials 18 Roles Rated Acts Full Cast Info Book by "Phylicia Rashad Joining Cast of. [105], The Roundabout Theatre production, directed by Noah Brody and Ben Steinfeld, began performances Off-Broadway at the Laura Pels Theatre on December 19, 2014 in previews, officially on January 22, 2015, and closed on April 12, 2015. Huge thank you to Eddie and Take 3. Genre Theater Price Range $45.00 $199.00 Runtime 2 hours, 45 minutes including an intermission Theater Presenting Sponsor View Digital Program Program Special Offers Advance Student Rush Offer for Into the Woods The musical is tied together by a story involving a childless baker and his wife and their quest to begin a family (the original beginning of the Grimm Brothers' "Rapunzel"), their interaction with a witch who has placed a curse on them, and their interaction with other storybook characters during their journey. Venture into the woods with the Baker and his wife on a mystical journey to collect a red cape, a strand of yellow hair, a golden shoe, and a white cow to break the spell cast by the Witch. Appearing were Bernadette Peters, Joanna Gleason, Chip Zien, Danielle Ferland, Ben Wright and real life husband and wife, Robert Westenberg and Kim Crosby. Join Jack on his adventure up the beanstalk to save his cow Milky White. [98][99], In 2009, a production was done in Sacramento, California by the Wells Fargo Pavilion. WebINTO THE WOODS Jun 27, 2023 - Jul 02, 2023 Benedum Center Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by James Lapine Be careful what you wish for seems to be the ongoing theme in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapines Brothers Grimm inspired dark musical comedy, INTO THE WOODS. The witch brings news that the giant destroyed the village and the baker's house. Everyone still has wishes the baker and his wife face new frustrations with their infant son, newly rich Jack misses the kingdom in the sky, Cinderella is bored with life in the palace ("So Happy") but they are relatively content. And the effects are terrific: doors open to reveal the rotating magnified eyeball or the admonitory finger of the predatory giant."[19]. The baker, Little Red, and Cinderella await the return of the baker's wife when the witch arrives with Jack, found weeping over the baker's wife's body. WebInto the Woods is a 2014 live-action fantasy musical film directed by Rob Marshall and adapted by James Lapine. Cinderella stays behind with the baker's child and confronts her prince over his infidelity; he explains his feelings of unfulfillment and that he wasn't raised to be sincere, and she asks him to leave. Tony Award winners Bernadette Peters, Joanna Gleason and the rest of the original Broadway cast weave their magic spell over you in a seamless fusion Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. The survivors band together, and the spirit of the baker's wife comforts her mourning husband, encouraging him to tell their child their story. It stars Montego Glover as the Witch, Sebastian Arcelus and Stephanie J. 21. [115], The Israeli premiere of the musical, (El Toch Ha-ya-ar), opened in Tel Aviv in August 2016 for a limited run produced by The Tramp Productions and Stuff Like That,[116] starring Roi Dolev as the Witch, the second male actor to do so. [74], James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim supported this new vision,[75][76] and Sondheim gave his approval for the cast before his passing. The original principal casts of notable stage productions of Into the Woods. [102][103] The production received 20112012 Connecticut Critics Circle Awards for Best Production, Best Ensemble, and Steingold's Little Red Ridinghood. [95], The production is scheduled to tour the Shea's Performing Arts Center in Buffalo, New York, the Kennedy Center Opera House in Washington, D.C., the Emerson Colonial Theatre in Boston, the Miller Theater in Philadelphia, the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, the James M. Nederlander Theatre in Chicago, the Curran Theater in San Francisco, the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, the Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville, Tennessee, and the Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando, Florida. This video has since been released on VHS and DVD and on occasion, remastered and re-released.[10]. Block and Sebastian Arcelus replaced Bareilles and James as the Baker's Wife and the Baker. The baker finds and convinces Cinderella to join their group. "Dene Benton, Gavin Creel, Ann Harada, More Join Encores! The score is also notable in Sondheim's output, because of its intricate reworking and development of small musical motifs. WebWhen the Baker and his wife are visited by the neighborhood witch, who reveals to them that she placed a curse on their family, the two set off on a journey into the woods to reverse the curse. WebInto the Woods is a 1987 musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine.. The cast included Hannah Waddingham as the Witch, Mark Hadfield as the Baker, Jenna Russell as the Baker's Wife, Helen Dallimore as Cinderella, Michael Xavier as the Wolf/Cinderellas Prince, and Judi Dench as the recorded voice of the Giant. The baker, his wife, and Little Red find Cinderella's family and the steward, who reveal the castle was set upon by the giant. [12] The same group presented this discussion/concert on June 21, 2015, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York City.[13]. A second Broadway revival began performances on June 28, 2022 at the St. James Theatre, and opened on July 10. The witch isn't just a scowling old hag, but a key symbol of moral ambivalence. The current Broadway revival of Into the Woods will embark on series of limited-engagements across the U.S. after concluding its run at the St. James Theatre on Jan. 8. Into the Woods Review: Sensational Revival Shines Spotlight on Sondheim St. James Theatre; 1,702 seats; $399 top. WebA baker and his wife journey into the woods in search of a cow, a red cape, a pair of golden slippers and some magic beans to lift a curse that has kept them childless. The set was a "collaboration between original Open Air Theatre designer Soutra Gilmour andJohn Lee Beatty, [and] rises over 50 feet in the air, with a series of tree-covered catwalks and pathways. In December 2021, it was announced that a new production of Into the Woods would take place at the Theatre Royal in Bath for 4 weeks, starting on August 17. WebInto The Woods (Theatrical) A witch threatens a curse on childless couple, unless they bring her an eclectic collection of items - tales of Little Red Riding Hood, Jack & the Beanstalk, Rapunzel and more in a lavish musical spectacular. 20. WebDirected by Lear deBessonet ( Hercules ), this theatrical event honors Stephen Sondheims legendary memory and his Broadway masterpiece like never before. The characters recite morals as the day ends ("First Midnight"). [108] This new version is completely minimalistically reimagined by the Fiasco Theater Company, featuring only ten actors playing multiple parts, and one piano accompanist. The baker begins to tell his son the tale, while the witch offers a final lesson: "Careful the things you say, children will listen" ("Finale"). Cinderella receives a gown and golden slippers from her mother's spirit ("Cinderella at the Grave"). Meryl Streep stars in this epic musical saga about daring to venture Into The Woods. [109] A national tour of this production began on November 29, 2016. But it does make for vivacity of another kind. [43] In August 2021, it was announced that Christian Borle, Sara Bareilles, Ashley Park, and Heather Headley had joined the cast as, respectively, the Baker, his Wife, Cinderella, and the Witch. [63] Karl's extended run[64] ended December 2 for the return of Henry. Meryl Streep stars in this epic musical saga about daring to venture Into The Woods. As their individual adventures begin to overlap and their wishes are granted, the characters learn that no one is alone.. The show was filmed professionally with seven cameras on the set of the Martin Beck Theatre in front of an audience with certain elements changed from its standard production only slightly for the recording in order to better fit the screen rather than the stage such as the lighting, minor costume differences, and others. The original soundtrack to Disney's 2014 film adaptation of Into the Woods reveals a few changes to the beloved Stephen Sondheim musical, but for the most part keeps its soul intact. [49], Fewer than two weeks after closing the limited engagement at Encores!, it was announced that the production would transfer to Broadway at the St. James Theatre, beginning performances on June 28, 2022;[50] the production officially opened on July 10 and was initially set to run through August 21. Genre Theater Price Range $45.00 $199.00 Runtime 2 hours, 45 minutes including an intermission Theater Presenting Sponsor View Digital Program Program For other uses, see, Poster for the original Broadway production, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre production, 2010, Central Park Delacorte Theater production, 2012. Gareth Valentine was the Musical Director. [22] It starred Vanessa Williams as the Witch, John McMartin as the Narrator/Mysterious Man, Stephen DeRosa as the Baker, Kerry O'Malley as the Baker's Wife, Gregg Edelman as the Wolf/Cinderella's Prince, Christopher Sieber as the Wolf/Rapunzel's Prince, Molly Ephraim as Little Red Ridinghood, Adam Wylie as Jack, and Laura Benanti as Cinderella. Into the Woods opened on Broadway at the Martin Beck Theatre on November 5, 1987, and closed on September 3, 1989, after 765 performances. It was and is a dream come true for me. Encounter Little Red Riding Hood searching for bread to feed her grandmother. WebInto The Woods follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the Kings Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. He gives the baker gold stolen from the giants to buy back his cow, and returns up the beanstalk to find more; the mysterious man steals the money. The witch says that she cannot touch the ingredients for the potion, but she leans her hand on the cow as Jack is milking her. Until then, the Witch is being played by Betsy Joslyn." Into the Woods Through May 15 at New York City Center, Manhattan; nycitycenter.org. Tony Award winners Bernadette Peters, Joanna Gleason and the rest of the original Broadway cast weave their magic spell over you in a seamless fusion The show covers multiple themes: growing up, parents and children, accepting responsibility, morality, and finally, wish fulfillment and its consequences. With Anna Kendrick, Daniel Huttlestone, James Corden, Emily Blunt. Continue reading the main story. Opened July 10, 2022, reviewed July 7, closes Aug. 21. [41] The cast included Skylar Astin as the Baker, Sutton Foster as the Baker's Wife, Patina Miller as the Witch, Sierra Boggess as Cinderella, Cheyenne Jackson as the Wolf/Cinderella's Prince, Chris Carmack as Rapunzel's Prince, Gaten Matarazzo as Jack, Anthony Crivello as the Mysterious Man, Edward Hibbert as the Narrator, Shanice Williams as Little Red Ridinghood, Hailey Kilgore as Rapunzel, Rebecca Spencer as Jack's Mother, original Broadway cast member Gregory North as Cinderellas Father, and Whoopi Goldberg as the voice of the Giant. WebInto The Woods follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the Kings Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. Performances were originally to run from July 24 (delayed from July 23 due to the weather) to August 25, 2012, but the show was extended till September 1, 2012. 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